The Batpoint Paradox

The Other Side

*Dick

Once everyone was huddled around the monitors showcasing my brothers and I full villain of the month style Donna cleared her throat to get our attention. 

"Okay, so by now I'm sure you've all heard of Alpha squad's encounter at LutherCorp last week, but just to recap; Four previously unknown costumed assailants infiltrated LutherCorp, two in the east wing, two in the west. It appears as though the first two in the east wing were meant to be a distraction, their intent to draw focus away from what their partners were up to in the science division, a tactic that was largely successful. Despite Alpha squad's best efforts, the four criminals managed to escape, whether or not they got what they came for remains to be seen. We've scoured the security footage to no avail, it must have been looped, additionally our investigation into the mainframe hasn't turned up much evidence of their presence in the system. So what this tells us is that these criminals are no mere amateurs, they're smart, skilled, organized, and up until now, have managed to stay off the grid." Donna paused to let that information sink in as she looked us over, I was careful to maintain a neutral, not guilty, expression.

"That being said, we aren't completely in the dark here, with in depth analysis of the footage we did manage to collect from Alpha Squad's mask and insignia cams, we've been able to draw a few conclusions about our mystery men." Donna continued on, I tried not to let my anxiety at her latest statement show, best not to get worried until I knew they actually had something for me to worry about.

Donna pointed to the screen, bringing our attention to one specific photograph, the one of Jason. The screen then brought that photo to the center and displayed bullet points beneath it that Donna then summarized for us.

"For starters, this man here bears an obvious resemblance to the Gotham crime boss known as Red Hood, he was not immediately identified as such due to the discrepancy in M.O demonstrated at LutherCorp to his usual crimes. While we are still uncertain as to whether he is the real Red Hood or a copycat, we can infer quite a bit about the criminal from this, based on what we know about the Red Hood, I expect each of you to read up on him in the near future." Donna told us, before moving on to my other brother, it was a struggle to stifle the sigh of relief when it became abundantly clear that the league had jack on Jason. So when she began discussing Damien I was less concerned.

"Moving on, here we have what looks to be the youngest member of their team who apparently goes by the name Robin." She nodded towards me at that statement and I didn't have to fake my discomfort. "His costume does bear similarities to the uniform Arsenal wore when he went by the name, however the weapons and choice of fighting style differ greatly. After careful study by various combat experts in and consulting with the League, we have come to a consensus that the boy must have had at least some training with The League of Assassins. While notably less lethal, his fighting style exhibits most of the LoA trademarks." Donna informed us before dragging the photo back to its original placement.

I tensed when she mentioned the LoA, disliking them having any real information on my brothers and I, still there wasn't much they could do with that knowledge that could actually hinder our plans. Not unless they planned on sharing it with Talia or Rajs, otherwise it just led them farther off base.

"Unfortunately, there is currently little intel on the other two members of their team other than what we've already speculated out their combat and technological proficiency. Still next time we encounter them we will not underestimate them, without the element of complete amenity the won't find it so easy to escape us." Donna announced, rilling the gathered heroes into an optimistic state of confidence, one that I could all but guarantee would be short lived.

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